Roshan Ravindra

Roshan Ravindra Karunachandra (Sinhala: රොෂාන් රවින්ද්‍ර) is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television as well as a director, Makeup Artist, Assistant Director and Producer.[1][2] One of the best dramatic actors in Sinhala drama, Ravindra is a recipient of Best Actor Award in many local award festivals in multiple times.[3][4]

Roshan Ravindra
රොෂාන් රවීන්ද්‍ර
Born
Rajapaksha Thewage Ravindra Kumar Karunachandra

(1978-06-13) 13 June 1978 (age 46)
Sri Lanka
Occupation(s)Actor, Producer, Director
Years active2004–present
SpouseSanjeewani
Children3

Personal life

Ravindra first studied at Rukmalgama School, then at Wawela Rajasinghe School and then entered Piliyandala Central High School. Then he initially worked in the hotel industry and later got the opportunity to join with the veterans Priyantha Sirikumara and Samarasiri Kandanage.[5]

Ravindra is married to Sanjeewani, The couple has 3 children: Neththru, (son born in 2006), Kethaki (daughter born in 2008), and Thiru (son born in 2019).[6] He is a disciple of Sri Lankan actor Mahendra Perera.[7]

Career

While working in the hotel industry, Ravindra went to several acting schools and studied two years diploma in youth service council. He also participated in the workshops of drama experts like Somalatha Subasinghe, and Anoja Weerasinghe.[5] Before acting, Ravindra worked as a make-up artist in some films such as Sudu Kalu Saha Alu.[8] His most popular television acting was as the title role in Uthuwan Kande Sura Saradiyal[9] and in Sahodaraya.[10] His first project as a television producer was the teledrama Rasthiyadukaraya, directed by Lakmini Amaradewa,[11] followed by Kadadora directed by Rajiv Ananda.[12]

In 2020, he directed his maiden television serial, Thanamalvila Kollek.[13][14] In 2021, he won the Best Actor award at the Sumathi Awards for his performance in the teledrama Veeraya Gedara Awith.[15]

Selected television serials

  • Aebarthu Aetha
  • Ahasin Watuna
  • Amuthu Minissu[16]
  • Badde Kulawamiya
  • Binari
  • Daskon
  • Dedunnen Eha[17]
  • Degammediyawa
  • Eelangata Mokada Wenne
  • Fantasy Avenue
  • Golu Thaththa[18]
  • Hiru Avarata[19]
  • Hopalu Arana[20]
  • Idorayaka Mal Pipila[21]
  • Ikibindina Tharuka
  • Ilandari Handawa
  • Kaala Nadee Gala Basi [22]
  • Kadadora
  • Kaneru
  • Manik Maliga
  • Mage Kaviya Mata Denna [23]
  • Mass
  • Nidi Kumari
  • Nopenena Ananthaya
  • Parasathu Mal[24]
  • Pulina Prasada [25]
  • Ran Hiru Res
  • Rasthiyadukaraya
  • Rathriya Manaram
  • Sahodaraya[26]
  • Samanalayano[27]
  • Samanalunta Wedithiyanna [28]
  • Sanda Ginigath Rathriya [29]
  • Sathya
  • Sinansenna Anuththara [30]
  • Situwara Puwatha
  • Thaara[31]
  • Thaaththe Api Awa
  • Thunmanthanna[32]
  • Uthuwan Kande Sura Saradiyal[33]
  • Vishmaya
  • Warna[34]
  • Wasuli Kanda[35]
  • Weeraya Gedara Awith[36]

Stage Dramas

  • Mister President

Filmography

Ravindra's first major role in a film was Kasun in the 2004 film Aadaraneeya Wassaanaya, directed by Senesh Dissanaike Bandara.[37][38]

YearFilmRoleRef.
2004Aadaraneeya WassaanayaKasun[39]
2007UppalawannaRebel[40]
2008Heart FMCameo role
2009Ekamath Eka Rateka[41]
2012MouseDrug addict[42]
2015Address NaEmbilipitiye Karaa[43]
2017Aloko UdapadiTheeya Brahmin[44]
2017Sulanga Gini Aran[45]
2019Bhavatharana[46]
TBDGuru Geethaya[47]
TBDTharu Athara MamaSahan[48]
TBDThanapathilage Gedara[49]
TBDSecret of the Rose[50]
TBDThe DarkFall
TBDAlone In A Maelstrom

Awards and accolades

Ravindra has won several awards at local stage drama festivals and television festivals for dramatic roles.[3][51]

Derana Film Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2016Address NaBest Supporting ActorNominated

Hiru Golden Film Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2017Sulanga Gini AranBest Supporting ActorNominated

Sarasaviya Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2017Sulanga Gini AranBest Supporting ActorWon

Presidential Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2004Adaraneeya WassanayaBest Upcoming ActorWon
2017Sulanga Gini AranBest Supporting ActorWon

Signis Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2008UthpalawannaExceptional TalentWon
2011BinariExceptional TalentWon
2018Badde KulawamiyaBest ActorNominated
2019Ilandari Handaawa / SahodarayaBest ActorNominated
2020Thanamalwila KollekBest DirectorWon
2021Weeraya Gedara AwithBest ActorWon
YearNominee / workAwardResult
2006Idorayaka Mal PipilaBest Upcoming ActorWon
2011Abarthu Atha[52]Best ActorWon
2012Ahasin WatunaBest ActorNominated
2012Mage Kaviya Mata Denna[53]Best Supporting ActorNominated
2015Jeewithayaka KedapathakBest Single EpisodeWon
2015Wasuli KandaBest ActorNominated
2016DaskonBest ActorNominated
2019SahodarayaBest ActorNominated
2021Weeraya Gedara AwithBest ActorWon
2023SathyaBest ActorNominated
2023Thanamalwila KollekBest Teledrama DirectorWon
YearNominee / workAwardResult
2010Abarthu Atha[54]Best ActorWon
2012KadadoraBest ActorNominated
2013Hopalu AranaBest ActorNominated
2016Daskon[55]Best ActorWon
2017Badde KulawamiyaBest ActorNominated
2018Sahodaraya[56]Best ActorWon
2019Weeraya Gedara AwithBest ActorNominated
2020SathyaBest ActorNominated
2020Thanamalvila Kollek[57]Best DirectorWon

State Television Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2014Thaaththe Api AwaBest Supporting ActorWon
2015Daskon[58]Best ActorWon
2020Weeraya Gedara AwithBest ActorWon

References